Data Strategy & Governance Lead

Tych Business Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tych Business Solutions in Durban seeks a visionary Data Lead to shape how the business uses data, partnering with leaders to define needs and build a unified, organization-wide data strategy. You will create data management and quality frameworks, empower data stewards, ensure data is trusted and impactful, and influence both strategic direction and practical standards.

The role offers the opportunity to drive data as a valuable asset across the organization, collaborating with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
• High level expertise in data strategies, frameworks, methodologies and governance.
• 10-12 years experience (5 years in a Senior role)

Responsibilities

• Solving complex, cross-team challenges through collaboration between business and technology
• Shaping ideas that improve business practices or drive strategic initiatives with the business.
• Working with company policies and relevant legislation
• Creating reports, procedures, and training materials
• Drafting proposals, policies and project briefs

Skills

Data governance

Data strategy

Data frameworks

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science / statistics / computer science or related field

NQF level 7

Job description

Tych Business Solutions in Durban seeks a visionary Data Lead to shape how the business uses data, partnering with leaders to define needs and build a unified, organization-wide data strategy. You will create data management and quality frameworks, empower data stewards, ensure data is trusted and impactful, and influence both strategic direction and practical standards.

The role offers the opportunity to drive data as a valuable asset across the organization, collaborating with stakeholders to